Job vacancy Business Analyst

Our client is a listed multinational group.

Reporting

• Ensure timely delivery of monthly and quarterly financial reports for specific markets, emphasizing thorough analysis and commentary for diverse stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly Profit and Loss statements for customers, conducting comparisons against previous years and budgets.
• Provide support to Sales, Marketing, and Operations by suggesting and implementing analytical tools.
• Aid in ad hoc reporting and project assignments.
• Monitor the progression of handling and distribution costs.

Budgets/ Business Planning

• Actively attend / challenge meeting with sales for designated areas.
• Place significant emphasis on analyzing sell-in, sell-out, and trade stock to identify risks and opportunities.
• Utilize the latest forecasts to simulate financial scenarios, highlighting any deviations from the budget.

Qualifications:

• Possess a postgraduate degree with a specialization in accounting or finance, such as being a qualified (CA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with post-qualification experience.

Experience:

• Have 4 to 5 years of prior experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) roles within FMCG or similar large corporations.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrate strong logical and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Exhibit a goal-oriented mindset, capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Uphold a strong ethical code and maintain high personal integrity.
• Capable of working efficiently under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.
• Possess excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Background:

• Ideally, have a background in FMCG industries